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Sun-Faded Roadside Motel

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West Denver metro

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Mid-century roadside motel with the original neon still standing. Owner is receptive to small crews, and the courtyard holds afternoon light beautifully.

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Scouted by Marisol Vega

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Best time

4pm to sunset for the courtyard, neon after 8:15pm

Parking

Rear lot, 14 spaces, no permit needed

Power

Two 20A circuits in the office, ask for Ray

Sound

Colfax traffic, plan for a lav pass

Access

Ground floor rooms are step-free

Cell

Strong

Drone

Fine before 9am, neighbours complain later

Restrooms

Yes, room 4 is kept unlocked

Light

Morning golden hour

7:06 AM – 7:39 AM

Light from the NW · 6079°

Evening golden hour

5:55 PM – 6:28 PM

Light from the SE · 14895°

First light
6:36 AM
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Sunset
6:31 PM
Last light
6:58 PM
Blue hour
6:58 PM–7:29 PM
Solar noon
12:47 PM
Sun at noon
2534° up, NE
Day length
11h 28m

Calculated for this location and date, shown in local time, from the approximate area. Sun position only — it does not account for terrain or buildings casting shade.

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